Jesse London Injured in Accident at FM 4 in Hood County, TX

Authorities have information on a crash that injured at least one person at FM 4 in Hood County, TX, on October 20th, 2024. Officials say the incident happened around 5:12 a.m. According to investigators, a Jeep Patriot headed northbound on Lipan Hwy is alleged to have lost control for unclear reasons, possibly due to a vehicle defect, before leaving the roadway. Officials say the vehicle traveled through a barrow ditch before crashing through a barbed wire fence and over a hill. Reports indicate 22-year-old passenger Jesse London was seriously injured. The driver was not publicly identified and was allegedly uninjured. Additional information was not available.

Could an auto defect have caused this accident?

Most people would be surprised to learn how often an automotive defect plays a role in an accident. Sometimes, the defect causes the accident, and sometimes, it merely makes the injuries worse. Below is a list of the known issues that federal regulators have drawn the public’s attention to.

Also, note that some issues are not specific to a make and model but are problems that generally affect the automotive industry and warrant investigation.

Most commonly reported issues: Jeep Patriot *

*There is no way to know whether a vehicle defect contributed to a crash, injury, or death without an examination of the vehicle by a qualified expert. Potential vehicle issues cited here are based upon recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a part of the United States Department of Transportation.